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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

EPA projects that the hybrid share of new vehicle sales will increase to 4.3% EPA projects a small improvement in 2010, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided by automakers, to 395 grams of CO 2 per mile and 22.5 mpg (10.45 mpg, or 16%, since 2004. in 2010, up from 2.3% Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. mpg by 2016.

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

liter V6 engine in the Ford 2011 F-150 full-size pickup (earlier post) is projected to deliver best-in-class 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification. liter V8 is projected to deliver 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, pending EPA certification.

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F-150 Fuel Economy 2011 Economy 225

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MAY 5, 2009

liter I-4 engine will offer an EPA estimated 32 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg city. GM expects final official EPA estimates shortly. The 2010 Equinox will likely carry a 32 mpg highway rating. Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge. The 2010 Ecotec 2.4L I-4 VVT DI (LAF) for Chevrolet Equinox. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2010 MPG Chevrolet 150

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MARCH 4, 2010

The 2011 Ford Mustang’s official EPA ratings, completed this week, certify that models equipped with the 305-hp 3.7-liter liter Ti-VCT V-6 ( earlier post ) and available six-speed automatic transmission achieve 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. Tags: Brief. Mustang is powered by a lightweight, all-aluminum 3.7-liter

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EPA MPG Fuel Economy 2011 186

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APRIL 2, 2010

Source: EPA. mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. g CO 2 /mi (EPA).

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The Obama Administration will release a Notice of Intent for 2017-2025 light duty fuel economy standards on 30 September.

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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 17 mpg US city, 19 mpg highway, 18 mpg combined (13.8 Tags: Brief. The Sports Active Coupe featuring two-model hybrid technology will be available beginning 5 December 2009 with a base MSRP of $89,725, including destination and handling.

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MPG BMW Los Angeles Fuel Economy 199

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Porsche is consistently targeting improving fuel economy with each model change. l/100 km (24 mpg US). L/100 km (25 mpg US). The new highlight within the model series—the Cayenne S Hybrid, to be launched this weekend—offers the greatest fuel economy: it consumes 8.2 L/100 km (29 mpg US).

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Fuel Economy Cayenne Porsche Economy 236

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I get it – sound deadening equals fuel-economy killing weight. Fuel economy is listed at 52 mpg across the board for city/highway/combined. mpg -- and the computer wasn't reset when I picked up the car. Some possibly suspect back of envelope math based on my notes showed about 48 mpg. Out the door price?

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Prius Toyota Fuel Economy Las Vegas 97

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

liter V6, while also improving fuel economy. The 2011 Highlander Hybrid receives EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (8.4 The 2010 Highlander Hybrid carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway. Tags: Hybrids.

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Highlander Fuel Economy 2011 Economy 186

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Executive branch agencies, like EPA, carry out the laws passed by Congress. When Congress passed the Clean Air Act, it never gave EPA the explicit authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for the purpose of stopping global climate change. But, that is exactly what EPA has proposed to do. —Congressman Skelton.

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EPA Congress Climate Change Automobile Manufacturer 191

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MARCH 4, 2010

Transonic’s testing on a mid-size vehicle on a chassis dynamometer resulted in EPA highway fuel economy of 64 mpg (3.7 L/100km), with city testing being finalized this year, estimated at 47 mpg (5.0 As a comparison, the 2010 Prius delivers 51 mpg US (4.6 L/100km) EPA city and 48 mpg (4.9

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Fuel Economy Fuel Economy Engine 297

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JUNE 30, 2009

The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. California requested from EPA the waiver required for implementation of the Pavley regulations in December 2005.

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EPA Grant California Rhode Island 150

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

According to the latest US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy report, Hyundai passed all major manufacturers in MY 2009 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) as measured in EPA testing. miles per gallon (mpg). miles per gallon (mpg). MY 2009 EPA Lab 55/45 ( projected ). Volkswagen.

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2009 Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG 186

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

All 2010 Chevrolet and GMC V-8 powered trucks now feature variable valve timing (VVT), a technology that enables continuous control of valve opening and closing that result in better engine breathing, fewer emissions and improved fuel economy. V-8 EPA estimates 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Tags: Brief.

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GMC 2010 Sierra Silverado 170

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100km) highway cycle fuel economy—the highest highway fuel economy in the luxury car category, according to US Environmental Protection Agency estimates. Tags: Brief. L/100 km (50.0 Earlier post.).

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HS 250h Audi 2009 Clean 199

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JULY 19, 2010

V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 The EcoBoost I-4 pairs a turbocharger with direct gasoline injection to provide SUV buyers with projected class-leading fuel economy, pending EPA certification, Ford said. Tags: Engines. Ford will offer a 2.0-liter Earlier post.)

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2011 Ford SUV Engine 210

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Our fuel economy leader is now a PowerShift automatic. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG 199

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

I-4 turbo with variable valve timing that delivers up to an estimated 40 mpg (EPA ratings pending) on the highway with a high-efficiency model. fuel economy. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency. The Cruze will compete with vehicles such as Toyota Corolla; Honda Civic; Ford Focus; Hyundai Elantra; and Nissan Sentra.

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Chevrolet GM MPG Auto 210

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JULY 27, 2010

That engine delivers an EPA-rated 30 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. direct injected V-6 is available on the CXL and CXS models provide 17 city/27 highway fuel economy ratings. Tags: Brief.

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Buick China MPG Fuel Economy 199

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

mpg on average, while the other car averaged 43 mpg. The Audi A3 TDI has an EPA average highway fuel economy rating of 42 mpg on traditional clean diesel fuel. Tags: Brief. Throughout the ‘Eureka! Diesel Drives the Future’ demonstration drive, one of the Audi A3 TDIs achieved 39.7

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Audi Fuel MPG Colorado 239

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JUNE 4, 2010

seconds while delivering impressive EPA fuel economy estimates of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway—a near 18% improvement over the non-hybrid 750i/Li. Tags: Brief. The ActiveHybrid 7 combines an electric motor with BMW’s 4.4-liter The first 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7s have begun arriving at US BMW centers.

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Tax Credit Tax BMW MPG 186

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APRIL 27, 2009

With an EPA-estimated 32 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (30 mpg combined)—30 mpg city, 28 mpg highway (29 mpg combined) for the AWD—it earns 16-20% better fuel economy than its predecessor. Tags: Brief.

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Lexus 2010 RX400H Price 150

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AUGUST 17, 2010

The 2011 Ford Edge SEL and Limited, which account for about 80% of all Edge sales, have EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (front-wheel drive). Tags: Brief. Last year, that number grew to 9.5

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2006 Ford Sale MPG 150

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MAY 19, 2009

The resulting new standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016 (39 mpg for cars, 30 mpg for trucks), or approximately 250 grams CO 2 /mile. The CAFE program established by the EISA 2007 legislation specified a minimum 35 mpg in 2020.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG 150

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JUNE 4, 2010

The 2010 Silverado Hybrid is a full-size, fully-capable, V8-powered two-mode hybrid truck that delivers up to a 40% improvement in city cycle fuel economy. With the two-mode hybrid technology, the Silverado Hybrid provides fuel efficiency with an EPA estimated 21 MPG city and 22 MPG highway, the best fuel economy of any full-size pickup.

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Silverado Purchase Hybrid Fuel Economy 170

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JULY 26, 2010

I4 EcoBoost ( earlier post )—the new Explorer offers up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy over the current Explorer. V6 is EPA-rated at 14 mpg US city, 20 mpg US highway and 16 mpg US (14.7 This enables increased mechanical efficiency for improved response and performance, while optimizing fuel economy.

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2011 Ford SUV Fuel Economy 186

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

engine delivers 19 mpg US city/30 highway—a 19% improvement on city fuel economy and a 25% improvement on highway fuel economy compared to the 2010 model (16 mpg city/24 highway). With a six-speed manual, the 2011 Mustang delivers 18 mpg city/29 highway, up from 18 mpg city/26 highway on the 2010 model with manual.

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2011 Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 230

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

liter V6 gasoline engine, optimized via the Atkinson cycle, and the two-mode hybrid system to produce 46% better fuel economy than a comparable V8-powered ML550 model. EPA rating is 21 mpg city, 24 mpg highway. Tags: Brief. The new Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID uses a 3.5-liter

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APRIL 2, 2010

Also featuring BorgWarner’s resonance attenuation technology, the timing drive system improves overall engine efficiency, helping the Mustang achieve 412 hp (307 kW) and 390 ft-lb (529 N·m) of torque and a best in class EPA rating of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg on the highway. Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems.

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Ford Fuel Economy MPG Oil 186

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The fuel economy, which is best in Tour, was aided by cylinder deactivation, where the 3.6L Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in the front-wheel drive XT5 Premium Luxury, which the EPA rates at 19 mpg city/26 highway/21 combined mpg. seconds, which was plenty peppy for freeway onramp merging.

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Cadillac Land Rover MPG Fuel Economy 75

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 Together, these technologies minimize situations when fuel enrichment is necessary to protect the catalytic converter from overheating damage, thereby improving fuel economy and lowering emissions. Air Conditioning Performance.

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

liter V-8 Mustang GT deliver projected fuel economy of up to 25 mpg US on the highway cycle—better than the pervious model—despite its performance. Independent adjustment of intake and exhaust valve timing allows maximum fuel economy at part-throttle, while delivering optimized power in full-throttle situations. liter offering.

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Ford Fuel Economy Exhaust MPG 255

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AUGUST 25, 2022

The EPA rates fuel economy at 31 mpg city/28 highway/30 combined. The RX 450h tips the scales at 4,740 pounds, so topping the EPA estimate in a freeway-oriented driving environment is an achievement. Fuel economy reported by Clean Fleet Report represents the reviewer’s driving experience. Movin’ on up.

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JUNE 15, 2010

The new 115 PS engine has a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg (8.4 L/100km) (manual transmission); the version with automatic transmission attains a value of 26 mpg (9.1 L/100km) (forecast EPA values for the USA). Combined cycle fuel economy is estimated to be 34 mpg. l/100 km (57 mpg US) (109 g/km CO 2 ).

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